Andrew J. Leone

Arthur P. Metzger Professor of Accounting

Biography

Andrew Leone is Arthur P. Metzger Professor of Accounting at the University of Miami Business School. He joined the University in 2008, serving as department chair. Prior to joining the University of Miami, Leone held tenure track appointments at the University of Rochester, and Penn State University. He also held visiting appointments at the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan.

As a researcher, Andrew has published in leading academic journals, including: Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, Journal of Health Economics, and Management Science. His research has been recognized with several awards, including: Provost’s University-Wide Research Award, University of Miami, 2014; American Accounting Association, Notable Contribution to the Literature Award, 2013; Emerald Management Reviews Citations of Excellence Award, 2012; and Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Research Award, 2005.

Leone has taught a wide range of accounting courses at all levels, including financial and managerial accounting to undergraduates, financial reporting and managerial accounting to MBA and executive MBA students, financial and managerial accounting to health care professionals, introduction to accounting research to MS accounting students, and accounting research to PhD students. Andrew was named to the Simon School Dean's teaching honor roll four times, and was listed as one of the Simon School’s “Best Teachers” in BusinessWeek, 2000, Guide to MBA Programs.

Prior to starting his academic career, Leone held industry positions as controller and vice president of finance, computer programmer, and auditor.

Research Interests

Economics-based empirical research on the interplay between management incentives; accounting choice; and capital markets

“An Analysis of the Theories and Explanations Offered for the Mis-Pricing of Accruals and Accrual Components,” with Art Kraft and Charles Wasley, 2006, Journal of Accounting Research, Vol. 44, 297-339.